The Ten Virgins Parable Be Ready
being born as a little baby Story of Jesus Review: Jesus came to earth by being born as a little baby
He taught wonderful things and had many followers
But He also taught that all people have sinned and God will not allow sin in Heaven
Then He told His followers that He would suffer and die for everyone’s sin
Jesus was then nailed to a cross and died.
Three days later he rose from the dead and appeared to followers
He told them He would be leaving but would return someday for us all.
The Bible says He will return the same way He left, in the clouds and everyone will see Him
“So you also must be ready “So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at a time when you don’t expect Him.” Mat 24:44
The Meaning of the Story The Bridegroom: The Lord Jesus Christ The Wedding: Joining Jesus in Heaven Wise Young Women: Those who put Jesus first in their lives Foolish Young Women: Those who neglect their need for Jesus Oil: God’s Spirit Who lives in believers
What is the Sinner‘s Prayer? This is a prayer we can pray when we are ready to admit we are sinners and need Christ’s forgiveness. It must be prayed with faith in our hearts and a readiness to have a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.
John Wesley’s Testimony “…the preacher was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ and I felt my heart strangely warmed.” Disciple’s Testimony “They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?’”
A prayer of faith Pray this prayer if : If you never have before You have in the past, but you think it would mean more today You have been walking afar off and you want to come back You want to set an example & show others how it is done You just like to give your heart to Jesus again & again Faith
We Declare Our Faith Publicly Because Jesus Declared His LOVE Publicly “If you stand before others and are willing to say you believe in me, then I will tell my Father in heaven that you belong to me.” Mat 10:32
Do you want to meet Jesus as your savior right now? Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner & need your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins. I now turn from sin. Come into my heart I pray. Do you want to meet Jesus as your savior right now? Do you believe He died to save you from your sins & that He rose from the dead? Do you believe that He is waiting to save you right now?
“But some people did accept him “But some people did accept him. They believed in him, and he gave them the right to become children of God.” John 1:12
“If you openly say, ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from death, you will be saved.” Rom. 10:9 What did you learn today? What is the meaning of the name-tag? What have you neen thinking about God lately? What do you want to tell the world about Jesus?
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you… …Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God.” James 4:8 WNT